Oliver VanDervoort-Staff Writer

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About Oliver VanDervoort

Oliver has long been a lover of both video games and TV and movies since first popping into the world. 

He's been a freelance writer for over 15 years and has covered sports, entertainment and video games for most of that time.

Favorite Games

The Last of Us
The Last of Us 2
Spider-Man
Spider-Man Miles Morales
Guardians of the Galaxy
Diablo 4
Fallout
 

Favorite TV Shows

Supernatural
Peacemaker
West Wing
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
New Girl
Harley Quinn
The Boys
 

Favorite Movies

Field of Dreams
Avengers: End Game
Cabin in the Woods
The Thing
 

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Stream The Cabin in the Woods, a genre-defying horror classic blending satire and scares, now free on Tubi.

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The Daredevil Born Again Trailer Could Hint At A New Direction For The MCU

Daredevil: Born Again trailer signals a darker MCU, embracing visceral violence and mature themes that redefine superhero storytelling.

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First Full Until Dawn Trailer Shows How Death Isn't The End Of The Movie

The full Until Dawn trailer sheds more light on the mechanics that will drive this horror movie based on the video game.

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Daredevil: Born Again pits Matt Murdock against Kingpin as New York’s mayor, blending politics and crime for a unique MCU challenge.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Writer Promises New Spin On Classic Faces

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This Severance Storyline Is The Most Heartbreaking

Irving’s emotional transformation in Severance explores loyalty, love, and resilience, making his journey one of the show’s most poignant arcs.

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The Vision Quest series is going to see the return of one villain, but hasn't answered as to how he'll make that appearance.

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Until Dawn Teaser Highlights New Cast, Creators' Motivations

Until Dawn is going with a new cast and a new plot and the new teaser shows the potential victims and the motivations behind this new approach.

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Marvel Zombies Will Feature One Fan Favorite Cameo

Marvel Zombies is going to bring back one of the most beloved characters from the What If ...? series that preceded it.

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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is the Perfect Way To Introduce Lobo

Although Lobo doesn't appear in Tom King's original Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow story, this is the perfect time to introduce Lobo.

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DC faces challenges with The Batman Part 2 and DCU’s The Brave and the Bold. Can James Gunn balance two Batman narratives without brand confusion?

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RUMOR: 3 Actors May Have Already Turned Down Black Panther Role

Marvel might have a problem on their hands when it comes to finding the next Black Panther.

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There’s One Big Way The Helldivers Movie Must Set Itself Apart From Starship Troopers

The Helldivers movie can stand out from Starship Troopers by focusing on a two-front war with Automatons and Illuminate, avoiding bug alien clichés.

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The Horizon Zero Dawn Movie Has A Chance To Be Better Than A Show Ever Would Have Been

A Horizon Zero Dawn movie could thrive with a focused 2.5-hour runtime, balancing its breathtaking world and Aloy’s journey without story bloat.

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If You Loved The Penguin, You Should Read This Batman Comic

Dive into Batman: One Bad Day: Penguin, a gritty companion to HBO Max’s The Penguin, exploring Oswald Cobblepot’s ruthless climb back to power.

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DC Studios Holding Off On The Flash Makes Sense

DC Studios pauses The Flash’s return, focusing on rebuilding the DCU with fresh stories and iconic heroes under James Gunn’s vision.

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It's Time For A Masters Of The Universe Mortal Kombat-Like Video Game

The story and characters in Masters of the Universe lends itself pretty easily to a video game similar to Mortal Kombat.

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The Helldivers Movie Needs To Strike the Right Tone

Helldivers 2 has a very specific tone and tenor and the movie needs to capture it perfectly in order to succeed.

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The Penguin Season 1 was a massive hit, so why isn't Season 2 officially greenlit yet?